company tower banner
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. Company Logo

Galaxy™ CAPB SB

1 of 141 products in this brand
Galaxy™ CAPB SB is a versatile liquid cosmetic ingredient with the INCI name Cocamidopropyl Betaine. As an amphoteric surfactant, it excels in various functions, including biodegradability, exceptional foaming, foam enhancement, and foam stability. In the realm of hair care, Galaxy™ CAPB SB reduces static, lowers static charge, prevents build-up, and makes styling easier, ensuring a flyaway-reducing experience. It also finds applications in bath and shower products, including body washes, shower gels, liquid soaps, and bubble baths.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Chemical Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

CAS Number: 61789-40-0

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric)

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Attributes

Galaxy CAPB SB is an amphoteric surfactant, zwitterionic in nature. It has excellent foaming capability and the foam formed is fine and stable. It is biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
AP/Deo Applications
Home Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
3 - 20 %
Product Applications

Galaxy CAPB SB is widely used in Personal Care and Home Care products such as:

  • In hair care products viz. shampoos, conditioners, etc. where Galaxy CAPB SB also provides conditioning property to the formulation. It reduces static charge build-up on hair, prevents hair from “fly-away” effect and imparts good styling characteristics to hair
  • In bath and body-care products like liquid soaps, body wash, shower gels, bubble baths and baby-care products
  • In deodorant compositions, after shave lotions
  • In detergents Galaxy CAPB SB is recommended for usage due to its excellent wash and soil suspending power and good tolerance towards high level of detergent builders, electrolytes, alkalis and acids
  • In combination with Fatty Alcohol Sulfates / Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulfates, it shows synergistic properties, building up the viscosity of the formulation
  • Use concentration: 3 - 20 %

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear low viscous liquid, colourless to pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (1” cell, on Y+5R)max. 2.5Lovibond
pH (5% aqueous solution)4.0 - 6.0
Active Matter29 - 31% by mass
Chloride (as NaCI)max. 6.0% by mass
Free Amido Aminemax. 0.5% by mass
Free Fatty Acidmax. 0.5% by mass
Solids Content (at 105°C, 2 hrs)min. 36% by mass
Water Content62 - 64% by mass
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.045 - 1.065
Molecular Weight360
Microbial Count (TVC)max. 10cfu/ml
Microbial Count (Y/M)max. 10cfu/ml

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spills should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek adequate and timely medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy CAPB SB is available in HMHDPE carboys of 235 kg net wt. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 18.8 MT can be shipped in a 20 ft. full container load. It can be supplied in IBC of 1 MT capacity. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in a 20 ft. full container load. It can also be supplied in flexi bags (22 MT) and ISO containers (24 MT).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place preferably at 20 - 35°C, away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the container tightly closed.
  • Product may solidify, if stored at < -5°C for longer time. If solidifies, it is recommended to heat the containers (ISO / jacketed tankers) with hot water (55 - 60°C) jacket or low pressure steam (< 2 kgs / cm2  ) to bring the temperature 30 - 40°C.
  • In case of flexi bags, heat the flexi bags with heating pads for 4 - 8 hours with a steam of pressure 1 - 2 kg/cm 2 .
  • If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room of 50°C (avoid direct heating).
  • In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested the shelf life of the product is at least two years.
  • Once the carboy is opened, ensure airtight closure after usage and use the product within a week.
  • When taken in ISO container or tanker, it is recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
  • Stacking should be maximum 1+1 carboys.